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Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Former Norfolk sheriff official sentenced to prison for extortion, witness tampering

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Thomas Brady, 55, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison. He pleaded guilty in June to having subordinates do free plumbing work at his home.

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    Ex-sheriff’s deputy gets prison time after making employees do work on his house (opens Boston)

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    Thomas Brady was sentenced Monday to 20 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and a fine of $5,000.

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    Former Norfolk sheriff official sentenced to prison for extortion, witness tampering (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Thomas Brady, 55, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison. He pleaded guilty in June to having subordinates do free plumbing work at his home.

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